When vertical jigging, there are many different lures you can try but our favorites are jigs and spoons. Try a variety of sizes, shapes and brands until you find one that seems successful on a particular day. Don’t allow too much slack on your line or you won’t feel the bites when they come. You can also vertical jig with live bait such as cut worm or live minnow.
Hunt for them in vegetation- Walleye have a knack for hiding around vegetation areas. They like sand grass, cabbage and coontail and other grasses that could be growing around or in the water. This is a great place for them to lie in ambush and jump out at unsuspecting minnow prey.
Try fishing with weed line in these vegetated areas to catch more walleye in the fall. They will often lie along the edge of the vegetation and wait for baitfish or your bait to come passing through for their lunch. With this in mind, look around for baitfish. When you see a lot in an area, you know it’s a great place to find walleye, especially in fall when many food sources will be scarce.
Drift fishing for walleye- Another tactic that works for walleye fishing in the fall months is drift fishing from your boat. Because they are often located deeper in the water, this can be a very productive way to fish.
Be sure to control the speed of your boat while drift-fishing. You should judge a speed according to the depth of the water and the aggressiveness of the fish as well as water conditions that day. Adjust the size of your weight according to the speed your boat is going. Don’t go too fast or your bait will lift up from the bottom. It can also startle fish that would otherwise be interested in a nibble if your bait is moving too fast or not weighted down properly.
All of these tips should help you have more success when fishing for walleye in the fall months. Keep in mind that not every tactic works every time and you will need to experiment some and find your own groove.
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